Vandalia, MI Demographics

A map of Vandalia's Population by Race

Vandalia, Michigan has an estimated population of 366, a large increase from the 318 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.8% White, 19.1% Black, 7.9% Hispanic, 6.0% Asian, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Vandalia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Vandalia has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Vandalia, that probability was 62.7% in 2020 and 53.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Vandalia is ranked the 593rd most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Vandalia was ranked the 623rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Vandalia's White Population

237 residents of Vandalia, or 64.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Vandalia is lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Vandalia ranks 715th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vandalia's White population has grown by an estimated 33.9%. White residents' share of Vandalia's population has increased from 55.7% to 64.8%.

Vandalia is more White than neighboring Cassopolis (53.7% White). Vandalia is less White than neighboring Marcellus (93.9% White), Simonton Lake (76.9% White), Decatur (73.7% White), and Dowagiac (74.9% White).

Vandalia's Black Population

70 residents of Vandalia, or 19.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Vandalia is higher than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Vandalia ranks 36th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vandalia's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. Black residents' share of Vandalia's population has decreased from 21.1% to 19.1%.

Vandalia is more Black than neighboring Marcellus (1.6% Black), Simonton Lake (4.1% Black), Decatur (3.4% Black), and Dowagiac (8% Black). Vandalia is less Black than neighboring Cassopolis (26.5% Black).

Vandalia's Asian Population

22 residents of Vandalia, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Vandalia is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Vandalia ranks 26th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vandalia's Asian population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. Asian residents' share of Vandalia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.0%.

Vandalia is more Asian than neighboring Cassopolis (2.9% Asian), Marcellus (0% Asian), Simonton Lake (0.8% Asian), Decatur (0.3% Asian), and Dowagiac (0.4% Asian).

Vandalia's Hispanic Population

29 residents of Vandalia, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Vandalia is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Vandalia ranks 189th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vandalia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 81.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Vandalia's population has increased from 5.0% to 7.9%.

Vandalia is more Hispanic than neighboring Cassopolis (3.7% Hispanic), and Marcellus (2% Hispanic). Vandalia is less Hispanic than neighboring Simonton Lake (8.1% Hispanic), Decatur (16.1% Hispanic), and Dowagiac (9.2% Hispanic).

Vandalia's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Vandalia, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Vandalia is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Vandalia ranks 256th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vandalia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Vandalia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Vandalia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cassopolis (0.1% Native American/Other), Marcellus (0% Native American/Other), Simonton Lake (0% Native American/Other), and Decatur (0% Native American/Other). Vandalia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dowagiac (2% Native American/Other).

Vandalia's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Vandalia, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Vandalia is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Vandalia ranks 4th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vandalia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 91.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Vandalia's population has decreased from 11.0% to 0.8%.

Vandalia is less Multiracial than neighboring Cassopolis (13.1% Multiracial), Marcellus (2.5% Multiracial), Simonton Lake (10.1% Multiracial), Decatur (6.5% Multiracial), and Dowagiac (5.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.